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Fermentation is what makes foods like beer, pickles, and
sauerkraut delicious—and nutritious. Fermented foods are
chock-full of probiotics that aid in digestive and overall health.
In addition, the fermentation process also has been shown to add
nutrients to food, making already nutritious food even better!
Fermenting For Dummies provides step-by-step information for
cooks, homesteaders, farmers, and food lovers of any kind who want
to develop a deeper understanding and appreciation for arguably the
oldest form of food preservation.

Fermenting For Dummies gives you the scoop on the
fermenting process, the tools and ingredients you’ll need to
get started, and 100+ recipes for fermenting at home. So what are
you waiting for?

Shows you how to ferment vegetables, including slaw-style,
pickles, and kimchee

Covers how to ferment dairy into yogurt, kefir, cheese, and
butter

Explains how to ferment fruits, from lemons to tomatoes, and
how to serve them

Details how to ferment beverages, including mead, beer,
kombucha, vinegar, and more

If you're interested in preserving food using this ancient
method, Fermenting For Dummies has everything you need to
get started.

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